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August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen): price, specs & release date

Name: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)
Brand: August
Price: 199.99 USD
Availability: InStock

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen), released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: august.com verified 2026-06-27 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

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Best for Fast, tool-light install that keeps the original keyway and physical keys; Smaller, discreet design that hides on the inside of the door.
Skip if Auto-unlock is finicky and unreliable, especially on Android is a dealbreaker.

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) — August — Image: august.com (© August)

Is the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) a good buy?

At $200, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) is #8 cheapest of the 19 smart locks we track, where the median is $249. On the spec sheet, its release of 2021 is below the median of the 16.

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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What reviewers say about the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)

Based on 2 reviews · 2020-05-15–2024-02-09

Tested by Engadget, Tom's Guide

Consistently praised

Fast, tool-light install that keeps the original keyway and physical keys · 2 sources
Smaller, discreet design that hides on the inside of the door · 2 sources
Wi-Fi built in, so no separate bridge is needed for remote lock/unlock · 2 sources
App plus voice control (Siri/Alexa/Google) and broad smart-home compatibility · 2 sources

Commonly flagged

Auto-unlock is finicky and unreliable, especially on Android
Keypad is not included and costs extra ($59.99)
Dropped Z-Wave, so power users lose offline local control

Where reviewers disagree The two split on auto-unlock reliability: Tom's Guide found features 'worked as advertised' and gave it Editor's Choice, while Engadget got auto-unlock to work only once across two Android phones — which Engadget frames as a known Android Bluetooth caveat rather than a flat product failure.

The sources (2)

Engadget hands-on · 2020-05-15

The August WiFi Smart Lock is a cinch to install.

I was only able to get this feature to work once on one of the two Android phones I tested with.

The only thing it's missing is the true ease of being able to remotely unlock your door.

Tom's Guide hands-on · 2024-02-09

the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is 45 percent smaller than the Smart Lock Pro, so it's much less bulbous than before.

Installing the lock, connecting it to my Wi-Fi network and HomeKit should take you no more than 15 minutes; it's all pretty quick.

if you want a keypad — a feature found built into other smart locks — you'll have to purchase that separately for $59.99.

Specifications

Price (US)	$199.99 MSRP $199.99 confirmed on august.com product page.
Brand	August
Released	2021
Unlock methods	smartphone app, Apple Watch, voice assistant (Alexa/Google/Siri), auto-unlock, physical key (existing deadbolt retained)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz built-in, Bluetooth LE
Matter	No
Auto lock	Yes
Battery type	2× CR123
Finish options	Silver, Matte Black
Install type	Retrofit interior — mounts over existing single-cylinder deadbolt, no drilling

Source: august.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by august.com. august.com product page confirms: built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz or 5GHz) + BLE, 2× CR123 batteries, auto-lock up to 30 min after door closes, Silver and Matte Black finishes, interior retrofit install, $199.99 MSRP. No Matter support mentioned. Described as '4th Gen' / 'newest' on the page with built-in Wi-Fi (prior gens required a separate Connect bridge). Release year 2021 from widely-reported product launch coverage.

Is the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) worth it vs cheaper smart locks?

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) against its closest cheaper and pricier smart locks on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 19 ranked

Product	Price	Unlock methods	Connectivity	Matter	Auto lock	Battery type
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) this	$199.99	smartphone app, Apple Watch, voice assistant (Alexa/Google/Siri), auto-unlock, physical key (existing deadbolt retained)	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz built-in, Bluetooth LE	No	Yes	2× CR123
Level Bolt	$199	smartphone app (Bluetooth range), physical key (original hardware retained), optional keypad accessory ($79), optional key card/fob	Bluetooth (built-in); Wi-Fi via optional Level Connect bridge ($79 add-on)	Yes	No	CR2
Yale Assure Lock 2	$239.99	touchscreen keypad, smartphone app, Apple Home Key (NFC tap on iPhone/Apple Watch), physical key (on keyed models), voice assistant (Alexa/Google)	Wi-Fi built-in (premium SKU), Bluetooth, Z-Wave Plus module (optional, $80 add-on)	No	Yes	4× AA (9V terminal for emergency backup)

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)?

Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (Engadget, Tom's Guide) cover this exact 4th-gen August Wi-Fi Smart Lock; both recommend it for an easy, tool-light install, a smaller hidden design, built-in Wi-Fi and broad smart-home support. Neither published lab benchmarks, so there are no measured numbers. Main gripes: unreliable Android auto-unlock (Engadget) and a keypad sold separately for $59.99 (Tom's Guide). Praised: Fast, tool-light install that keeps the original keyway and physical keys; Smaller, discreet design that hides on the inside of the door; Wi-Fi built in, so no separate bridge is needed for remote lock/unlock; App plus voice control (Siri/Alexa/Google) and broad smart-home compatibility. Flagged: Auto-unlock is finicky and unreliable, especially on Android; Keypad is not included and costs extra ($59.99); Dropped Z-Wave, so power users lose offline local control. (From 2 tester reviews.)

How much does the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) cost?

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) has a US price of $199.99 (MSRP $199.99 confirmed on august.com product page.), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) compare on price?

At $200, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) is #8 cheapest of the 19 smart locks we track, where the median is $249.

When was the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) released?

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) was released 2021.

What are the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)'s key specs?

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) (August): unlock methods smartphone app, Apple Watch, voice assistant (Alexa/Google/Siri), auto-unlock, physical key (existing deadbolt retained), connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz built-in, Bluetooth LE, matter No, auto lock Yes, battery type 2× CR123. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $199.99 at august.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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